Prayer Diary for September

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11

St Mary’s

Give thanks for the beauty and provision of creation and pray for this month’s Pet service and Harvest Festivals in Binsted and Walberton.
Pray for encouragement for those who are considering joining this term’s Alpha course.
Pray for the PCC Away Day on 15 September, for God’s vision for the coming years.

Our Community

This month we are praying for God’s blessing on the residents of Old Bottle Way, Cob Lane and Dales Road, Fontwell Meadows.
Pray for our local schools as the new term begins for staff and pupils especially those starting school for the first time or moving to a new school.

Our Nation

Pray for our farmers and growers that they would receive a fair return for their work.
Give thanks for the work of MacMillan nurses and pray for strength for all who support those suffering from a life-limiting illness and their families.
Pray for the new government as it tackles issues such as cost of living, social care and provision for the most vulnerable.

The World

Pray for the safety of firefighters and volunteers seeking to bring wildfires under control.
Pray for a breakthrough in the civil war in Sudan that would end the violence.
Pray for world leaders in their foreign policy, that they would work tirelessly for peace.

Church

Give thanks for our places of worship and pray for safety and a good response to this year’s Ride and Stride event.
Pray for those standing for General Synod and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit through the election period this Autumn.